Angela Rayner dealt huge blow as major ‘workers rights’ plan faces cho | UK | News
The Deputy Prime Minister is expected to be dealt a major blow after reports ministers are set to axe plans to give people the “right to switch off” outside working hours. The policy, which was championed by Angela Rayner, was a crucial part of the Government’s manifesto promise of a “New Deal for Working People” […]
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy – clear that Europe supports us, grateful for US help | Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed “clear support from Europe … the United Kingdom, the European Union, Türkiye” as he headed back to Ukraine from the London summit convened by Britain’s prime minister, Keir Starmer. “Even more unity, even more willingness to cooperate. Everyone is united on the main issue – for peace to be real, we need […]
Scary moment dart lands in UK Open star’s foot after bouncing back off board | Other | Sport
Martin Schindler was forced to pull a dart out of his foot at the UK Open after it bounced off the board and embedded itself in his shoe. The scary incident took place during his 10-4 defeat to Jonny Clayton, who will play former world champion Michael Smith in the quarter-finals on Sunday. During an […]
Oscars 2025 red carpet: Ariana Grande and Demi Moore among best-dressed stars – in pictures | Film
All the best looks – from brooches to a bubble dress – on the red carpet at the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles Matt Fidler Morwenna Ferrierand Chloe Mac Donnell Main image: Ariana Grande takes a selfie on arrival Photograph: Michael Buckner/Penske Media/Getty Images Mon 3 Mar 2025 01.18 CET Last modified on Mon 3 […]
Two men arrested after Paddington Bear statue cut in half and stolen | UK | News
Two men have been arrested after the shocking theft and vandalism of a beloved Paddington Bear statue, which was brutally sawed in half and stolen from its bench in Newbury, Berkshire. With the front-facing part of the statue missing, just the bear’s outline was left behind. Thames Valley Police swooped into action after the sculpture […]
Peter Straughan wins the best adapted screenplay Oscar for Conclave | Oscars
The British dramatist Peter Straughan has won the Oscar for best adapted screenplay for his take on Robert Harris’s papal thriller Conclave. The writer, 56, has also won the Bafta, Golden Globe and Critics Choice award in this category for Conclave; he was previously Oscar-nominated for his 2011 adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Straughan […]
Man Utd player ratings vs Fulham: Three 5/10s disappoint in FA Cup penalty heartbreak | Football | Sport
Manchester United are out of the FA Cup after losing to Fulham in a penalty shootout. The teams couldn’t be split after 120 minutes after the tie finished 1-1 at Old Trafford. In first-half injury time, Rodrigo Muniz headed Andreas Pereira’s corner into the path of Calvin Bassey, who made no mistake from close range. […]
Elton John’s Oscars ‘snub’ to Prince Harry and Meghan after ‘falling out’ | Royal | News
Elton John stirred up speculation two years ago as he “snubbed” some of the royals from his famous Oscars party in 2023. The Rocketman star and Prince Harry reportedly had a bit of a falling out, leading to the Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan Markle being left off the guest list for Sir […]
Mary Berry’s delicious pancake recipe only has 3 ingredients
Mary Berry makes her pancakes using just three ingredients, which makes putting it all together super quick. The iconic cook’s preference is for super thin pancakes, so there’s enough pancake batter to make 12 of them. A perfect treat for the whole family, the only ingredients you need are plain flour, egg and milk – […]
Mystery donor’s £17.5m gift could turn Scottish estate into rewilding showcase | Scotland
Scottish conservationists hope to convert a Highland sporting estate into a rewilding showcase after a mystery benefactor gave them more than £17.5m to buy it. The Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT), best known for its small nature reserves, has bought Inverbroom estate near Ullapool in north-west Scotland, complete with an 11-bedroom lodge that boasts an indoor […]